Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of syphilis have not resulted in any significant disability or impairment, and thus a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic syndrome with headaches and additional residual symptoms do not warrant an extra-schedular rating. His combined disability rating is currently 40 percent, which does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for DIC benefits based on the appellant's sons' status as helpless children of the Veteran, finding that the appropriate effective date is August [redacted], 2003.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA benefits due to a lack of legally recognized marriage at the time of his death.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed difficulty sleeping was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's service-connected vitiligo warrants a 60 percent disability rating, as the condition has spread to cover approximately 50-60% of his body and requires constant systemic therapy with prescribed corticosteroids.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hand condition, to include as secondary to an undiagnosed illness, was denied because the evidence did not show that his current neuropathy either began during or was otherwise caused by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing VCAA-compliant notice.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, nor did any other condition present during his lifetime substantially or materially contribute to his death. The cause of death listed on his death certificate was metastatic biliary cancer.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left inguinal hernia is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more complete service treatment records and possibly an examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left hand and forearm injury was granted, but the effective date remains to be determined.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for endometriosis with menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea, which she claims was present during her military service. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records from the Veteran's time as a dependent in the military and to schedule her for an examination by an OB/GYN specialist.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his service-connected left testicle disability was denied as there is no evidence of loss of use of the creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for laryngeal cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's benign prostatic hypertrophy is attributable to service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for fungus infection of the feet, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board also found that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service fungal infection.

The Veteran's right finger disability, characterized by pain and loss of sensation, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for MGIB benefits for the interval period from July 4, 2008, to August 24, 2008 is denied as the summer term was not at least as long as the interval.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for nasal blockage and benign lumps have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received.

The Veteran is seeking an increased disability evaluation for his left hip disability, which is currently rated at 30 percent. The case has been remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional medical records.